Moon Phase on October 3, 2017
On Tuesday, October 3, 2017 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, 94% illuminated and 12.4 days old.
Waxing · Moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
Tuesday, October 3, 2017
- Moon age
- 12.4 days
- Full Moon
- in 2.3 days
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Moon Data for October 3, 2017
- Phase
- Waxing Gibbous
- Illumination
- 93.8%
- Moon age
- 12.4 days
- Direction
- Waxing (growing)
- Moon sign
- Pisces
- Distance from Earth
- 383,736 km
Values are for 12:00 UTC. Illumination changes by only a few percent within a day, so they hold for the whole date almost anywhere on Earth.
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About the Waxing Gibbous
The moon is more than half illuminated and continues to grow. This phase represents refinement, adjustment, and fine-tuning your efforts.
Spiritual Meaning
Time to refine your approach and make necessary adjustments. Your goals are taking shape, and you're close to seeing them fully realized.
Questions About October 3, 2017
What was the moon phase on October 3, 2017?
On Tuesday, October 3, 2017 the moon was a Waxing Gibbous, with 94% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 12.4 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on October 3, 2017?
No. The closest full moons were on Wednesday, September 6, 2017 and Thursday, October 5, 2017.
Was there a new moon on October 3, 2017?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Wednesday, September 20, 2017 and Thursday, October 19, 2017.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on October 3, 2017?
The moon was in Pisces for the whole day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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